The internal confidence flowing from Arrowhead Stadium is quite the contrast from external panic about the state of the Kansas City Chiefs. Fans are angry or confused. Analysts are deniers. It's hard to find anyone who remains fervent in their belief in the Chiefs' ability to reach another Super Bowl given the current record of 5-5 and their position as the No. 9 seed in the AFC playoff picture.
What doesn't help matters after a frustrating intra-divisional loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 11 is knowing what's next: the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. The Colts are 8-2 with a visit scheduled for Sunday at Arrowhead.